2025 Year in Review: Breakthroughs, Milestones & Moments That Defined ISB
From Nobel recognition and scientific firsts to transformative collaborations and community impact, 2025 marked one of the most significant years in ISB’s 25-year history.
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From Nobel recognition and scientific firsts to transformative collaborations and community impact, 2025 marked one of the most significant years in ISB’s 25-year history.
ISB’s education initiatives continue to grow, from a vibrant Ignite STEM celebration to expanded curriculum use, new modules, active teacher communities, and 10 student researchers in ISB labs. This roundup highlights milestones that showcase the reach and impact of ISB’s education mission across Washington.
This summer at ISB, 12 college interns dove into research and a science-themed book club, while five education programs engaged 150+ high school students in hands-on learning, data science, systems thinking, and leadership – thanks to generous partners and supporters.
Since 2021, Claudia McLaughlin Ludwig and the ISB Education team have partnered with Washington Service Corps, an AmeriCorps program, welcoming four AmeriCorps members in various important roles over that timespan. The program will be paused for 2026. Join recent AmeriCorps members Sarah Clemente and Faduma Hussein in reflecting on their time at ISB and the importance of this program to their professional development.
Hussein is only the fourth AmeriCorps member to serve at ISB. In this Q&A, she shares insights into her education, what drew her to ISB, career aspirations, and more.